Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

March 19, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Tomorrow is the first day of spring. Thanks to longer days, warmer weather, and melting snow, I’m beginning to feel a bit more hopeful. After months of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, I’m looking forward to taking walks outside... Read More

12 Mar 2019

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Author Elise Seyfried

March 12, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today’s tip features an interview with Elise Seyfried, who has created several books by collecting her short, humorous essays. If you’re interested in turning your essays, speeches or blog posts into a book, purchase my class, “Leverage Your Content.”... Read More

05 Mar 2019

Productivity

How to Write a Book Hook

March 5, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you struggle to believe in yourself, find time to write, and overcome writer’s block? You’re in luck! My new book can help you tackle all of those challenges and more. Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination,... Read More

01 Mar 2019

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Great Big Book Sale

March 1, 2019 Dear Writers, Happy March! I’ve never been so happy to see the end of a month. We’ve had it all up here—whipping winds, ice-covered streets and sidewalks, snowy yards, and chilly temperatures. Earlier this week, I stepped on a snow-covered sheet of ice... Read More

26 Feb 2019

Productivity

Ask These Questions Before Writing a Word

Think before Ink: Ask These Questions Before Writing a Word by Rochelle Melander “It’s not the ink—it’s the think.” –Robert Mankoff, New Yorker Cartoon editor My clients often complain about showing up to write and discovering they have nothing to say. They stare at the page, jot down... Read More

19 Feb 2019

Writers@Work

How a Book Can Help You Share Your Wisdom

February 19, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you see friends and colleagues releasing books and wish it were you? Do you have a collection of stories, poems, or essays that you believe would make a great book? I can help. In the class, How to Create... Read More

12 Feb 2019

E-Books

Create Your Nonfiction Book Quickly and Easily

February 12, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m so thankful to my critique group. Because of them, I’ve written three new picture books in the last year. Without the deadlines and their encouragement, I’m not sure I would have taken time from my busy schedule to... Read More

05 Feb 2019

Productivity

Overcome Your Fear of the Blank Page

February 5, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How are you doing with meeting your writing goals? If you are struggling to find the time and focus to write—don’t worry. I’ve got tools—loads of them. I’ll be presenting my 15 core practices for writing regularly at today’s workshop,... Read More